Kero Added to Petrol

[steventh]

Folks,

In the BP Ultimate 98 thread in Product reviews mention was made of adding a cupful of Kero to every 2nd tank of petrol ( the updated view is 60ml every third tank).

I contacted the source of this info for an explanation of the benefits. Thanks to Sam of C.O.M.E. racing for his response.

The information provided is Sam's opinion and not a recommendation. This information is provided for interest only as bikes, their condition and how they are modified and ridden will vary. This information has not been verified and you should make your own enquiries to ascertain if this opinion is valid and the possible impact on your bike of adopting this information.

Phew... and here it is...

Steve, most people just laugh when I tell them to tip about 1/2 a tea cup (50ml) of regular blue kerosine into their bikes and cars. This is particularly effective when using regular ulp fuels. More performance, better economy, easier starting are among the benefits when added to regular ulp fuels. Add the kero every 2 tanks for regular fuel.

Kerosine is a major component of many commercially available fuel system cleaners and fuel sstabilisers sold every day for ridiculous prices. Adding kerosine to regular fuel has the effect of improving the stability and hence the burn charecteristics of the fuel to ensure more complete combustion, less carbon buildup in combustion chambers and on valve heads.

Kerosine is basically a hydrocarbon based cutting solution and has a significant role in cleaning fuel systems, fuel injectors and loosening carbon buildup in chambers and cylinder head intake ports and valves.

I know it sounds crazy but really what do you have to lose? It definitely cannot hurt any engine or fuel system on any motorcycle or car. It will not harm catalysts or O2 sensors. In fact it can only help them. Like I said, it is the basis of rip off carb, injector and fuel system cleaners so how can you go wrong.

The effect incidentally on the use of kerosine in high octane fuels like Premium or 98 octane petrol is less obvious but still very worthwhile. I use kero in all my bikes and cars. Have done so for too many years I would care to remember.

Regarding the quantity of kero...in a typical Busa, I would add about 50-60ml every 3 petrol tank fulls assuming you use premium or 98 fuel. My Vmax's ('99 and '09 models) get the premium fuel and I add 50ml every 3 tanks.

My cars get about 100ml every 3 tanks.

[Beanz]

Ive Been Using It In My Bikes/Cars for years and all good ! And if you have a Sun faded paint job on a car tip a cup in your washing bucket with a good quality car wash and watch the shine return but does fade away again in a few days !!

[bigfoot]

great read, will try it in my car next fuel stop

[Volvi]

thx for researching the topic steve. maybe seek other opinions to?

[Ruffy]

My 84 yo father in law has a teaspoon of kero everyday with a sugar cube in it, he is one of 13 and they all do it - maybe it is an aphrodisiac as well

Cheers Ruffy

[Madmax]

Folks,

In the BP Ultimate 98 thread in Product reviews mention was made of adding a cupful of Kero to every 2nd tank of petrol ( the updated view is 60ml every third tank).

I contacted the source of this info for an explanation of the benefits. Thanks to Sam of C.O.M.E. racing for his response.

The information provided is Sam's opinion and not a recommendation. This information is provided for interest only as bikes, their condition and how they are modified and ridden will vary. This information has not been verified and you should make your own enquiries to ascertain if this opinion is valid and the possible impact on your bike of adopting this information.

Phew... and here it is...

Steve, most people just laugh when I tell them to tip about 1/2 a tea cup (50ml) of regular blue kerosine into their bikes and cars. This is particularly effective when using regular ulp fuels. More performance, better economy, easier starting are among the benefits when added to regular ulp fuels. Add the kero every 2 tanks for regular fuel.

Kerosine is a major component of many commercially available fuel system cleaners and fuel sstabilisers sold every day for ridiculous prices. Adding kerosine to regular fuel has the effect of improving the stability and hence the burn charecteristics of the fuel to ensure more complete combustion, less carbon buildup in combustion chambers and on valve heads.

Kerosine is basically a hydrocarbon based cutting solution and has a significant role in cleaning fuel systems, fuel injectors and loosening carbon buildup in chambers and cylinder head intake ports and valves.

I know it sounds crazy but really what do you have to lose? It definitely cannot hurt any engine or fuel system on any motorcycle or car. It will not harm catalysts or O2 sensors. In fact it can only help them. Like I said, it is the basis of rip off carb, injector and fuel system cleaners so how can you go wrong.

The effect incidentally on the use of kerosine in high octane fuels like Premium or 98 octane petrol is less obvious but still very worthwhile. I use kero in all my bikes and cars. Have done so for too many years I would care to remember.

Regarding the quantity of kero...in a typical Busa, I would add about 50-60ml every 3 petrol tank fulls assuming you use premium or 98 fuel. My Vmax's ('99 and '09 models) get the premium fuel and I add 50ml every 3 tanks.

My cars get about 100ml every 3 tanks.

Thanks Steventh, most interesting. beanz and I have been yacking about this today.

Cheers and thanks



Max

[kawasuki]

My 84 yo father in law has a teaspoon of kero everyday with a sugar cube in it, he is one of 13 and they all do it - maybe it is an aphrodisiac as well

Cheers Ruffy

just bought a 20litr drum of Kero and 30 kgs of sugar cubes..

[Ruffy]

My 84 yo father in law has a teaspoon of kero everyday with a sugar cube in it, he is one of 13 and they all do it - maybe it is an aphrodisiac as well

Cheers Ruffy

just bought a 20litr drum of Kero and 30 kgs of sugar cubes..

You'll be pitching tents before you know it Ray........

Cheers Ruffy

[Maj]

Not sure about its effect on a petrol engine, but if you ever get waxing in your diesel up to 10% kero will fix it, its basicly the difference between summer and winter blend

[Louwai]

My 84 yo father in law has a teaspoon of kero everyday with a sugar cube in it, he is one of 13 and they all do it - maybe it is an aphrodisiac as well

Cheers Ruffy

Dunno if it's the kero....
My old man is 89. Mum is 86. They have never drunk alcohol or smoked in their lives. They both still drive & ride their push-bikes to do the shopping.
Mum still plays tennis once a week at the local tennis club. (she was playing twice a week up until Jan 09, then decided once is enough)

[Gnarbunkle99]

I believe kero is the carrier in many FI cleaners, that's why they smell like it. Another cheap additive is methanol which wicks up condensated moisture. Kero is certainly cheap but does not contain the proprietry cleaners, so like washing your hands in water, it's not going to do as good a job as soap & water will. But if you're happy with the result, it saves you dishing out ten bucks for a plastic bottle with a couple of bob worth of cleaners in it.

[kawasuki]

I believe kero is the carrier in many FI cleaners, that's why they smell like it. Another cheap additive is methanol which wicks up condensated moisture. Kero is certainly cheap but does not contain the proprietry cleaners, so like washing your hands in water, it's not going to do as good a job as soap & water will. But if you're happy with the result, it saves you dishing out ten bucks for a plastic bottle with a couple of bob worth of cleaners in it.

how much $$ is the methanol? to clean up the diesel

[BLACKZOOK]

how much $$ is the methanol? to clean up the diesel

Talk to Legend mate it's much cheaper than petrol. I run it thru the Aquamist system on the turbo - cleans and stops detonation at high boost on pump fuel.

[Gnarbunkle99]

last time I got methanol and it was a while ago, less than $2/ litre at Whities servo at Merrylands, bring your own drum with you.

[Landmine]

Interesting thread. At risk of sounding old on the family farm in the 60's we had a power kero powered tractor used to shift seed storage silos during seeding. To extend the uses of power kero it was an excellent disinfectant and painkiller for cuts and abrasions. Also used as a spray under buildings to deter white ants very successfully. Glad no one could afford matches.